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I am looking for advice between the V2 and Terrova.
What are the differences between the two?
Also, I want sonar, but don't need ipilot. I would like autopilot, but could live with copilot.
I want to have a better trolling situation than the hand control bow mount I have been using.
Thanks
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I use a v2 I love it but don't have sonar which I'm sure it is capable with a all the technology we have now!
Terrova for sure if buying new.
Terrova has much more to offer, I went from V2 to terrova this fall. Go ahead and spend the extra money, it is well worth it. Sonar, spot lock/anchor, and trace your path is on terrova.
will the v2 not do pretty much the same as the terrova if both have IP?? With v2, can't use/have a foot pedal (remote only with IP) on the v2 while with terrova you can have/use both the foot pedal/remote
If you don't want I Pilot, but would like or prefer co-pilot or auto pilot, then get the cheaper of the two with co-pilot or auto pilot. IP is nice, and I have it on my Terrova, but could live with CP or AP. If you troll/longline/pull or push, setting the speed/direction, etc., is great and very handy, and frees you up to change colors, re-tie, get a drink, take a leak, etc., and not worry about hitting anything. AP or CP is just not quite as sophisticated as IP.
Terrova hands down. You will love I-PILOT once you have it. Here are a few key questions. What size boat are you putting the motor on? Do you troll for miles and miles like I do? Do you fish in windy conditions? Do you fish new lakes? If your answer is yes to any or most of these questions go with the Terrova! Either way do not short yourself on the pounds of thrust. I have a 80 pound 24 volt I-PILOT on my Ranger.
Carl, both are great motors. The Terrova is more expensive than the V2. I-Pilot seems to be a good choice with more options than Auto Pilot. The only draw back I have found with the I-Pilot is that it is a little slow to respond if you are trolling into the wind and the winds picks up. I guess it's according to how much money you want to spend. Your boat would do fine with a 55# thrust motor, but you would like the 24 Volt 70# thrust better, but that's the expense of a 2nd battery. The least expensive way to get what you want would be to go with a 55# thrust V2 PowerDrive with Auto Pilot. Doesn't cost much more to buy one with I-Pilot. The Terrova will be the most expensive between the 2, but you'll love either one.
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Originally Posted by TnT
Are you saying that the response time is different with the power drive and terrova??
Go I pilot Terrova all the way!
Got a V2 on my boat and with the homemade box for speed and control, I love it. But if I ever get a new one then I will go with I pilot
I will mostly fish Talquin and some at Blackshear this year. I am a weekend warrior most of the fall-winter season.
I have a 17' aluminum G3. For the $$ I am looking at the V2 for $600. It has the foot pedai and can be adapted for co-pilot.
I would have to rig the sonar by wire the old fashioned way.
If I was retired like RAWHIDE and had his $$ I would go all out on the Terrova for $1600. I could fish more.
One question, which one is easier to deploy?
i have a auto pilot the older version with the flat plug auto quit and i replaced the eye and it quit . i did replaced the foot with a hand control that i won at talquin several years ago . had to change the end and put a jumper wire in it and it also works on my older one that don`t have auto pilot that is a 12 volt . like the auto pilot when it worked .
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Originally Posted by blindhog
Before you buy.....CHECK WITH OKEFENOKEE OUTDOORS IN HAZELHURST GA! They are on line and you can call them as well. I got a V2 for my rig...12 volt 55lb with I pilot for $802. to my door! gps lock nav..cruise control ...spot lock...set it and forget it kinda deal....Just ask mnt man how he likes his instead of trying to long line with a foot pedal! The NAV setting is my favorite...pick a line...hit the button...BUDDY THAT'S WHERE YOUR GOING TILL YOU CHANGE YOUR MIND!
Go with the Auto Pilot V2....Otherwise you will be constantly be changing the direction of the trolling motor to stay on course. You want the capability of moving around the boat without worrying about the boat wandering towards , let's say, shallow water when you want to stay in the channel...Otherwise, you may as well keep what you have...If you don't go with the I-Pilot, you'll regret not going with the Auto Pilot....Just my :twocentsQuote:
Originally Posted by blindhog
I have the iPilot on my Triton and I love it. It is one of the best things I ever bought for the boat. It stays on course and I can handle stuff in the boat without worrying that I am turning into a dock. I fish with my wife a lot and I have to help her. The only problem is I have a spare remote and she wants to wear it so she can steer too. That scares me. LOL. I use the cruise control sometimes and it works well but it is slow to bump up the speed if the wind is blowing hard. I love the GPS tracking. I think it is worth ever penny I spent on it. Good luck with your choice, Wes
Terrova is easiest to deploy and faster response. You want an ipilot for long lining Talquin, it controls speed and direction. You can usually find a used v2 with ipilot around 600. Or add ipilot later instead of copilot.Quote:
Originally Posted by blindhog
So I will get either the auto pilot or ipilot.
So the V2 comes with ipilot and copilot?
I may just mortgage my house and get the Terrova with everything.:cheers2
I have had and used them all. Spend more time fishing with a hand controlled 24 V vari speed motor.
Oh yea, you also catch more fish.
So you fish with a hand control? Man, from my experience you work harder. Why do you think you catch more fish?Quote:
Originally Posted by Danbo
I found I was working more with the hand control and not fishing. Hell, I have lost bite(fish) working with that remote. It was a toy and not a fishing tool.Quote:
Originally Posted by blindhog
I have boiled it down to this:
Either a reconditioned Terrova with auto pilot, or a new V2 with autopilot. The Terrova will come in around $45 less.
1 yr warranty on the Terrove, the 2 yr on the V2.
Any opinions?
Although the Terrova is a step up from the V2, I think I'd stick with the warranty...They must have changed their warranty. It was 3 years when I bought mine 5 years ago.